The James River

The James River flows from the mountains of Appalachia to the Chesapeake Bay. Throughout its history, it has been a constant source of recreation, commerce, and travel. Once considered irreparably polluted, today it hosts kayakers, canoers, swimmers, and fishermen. It remains a vital part of Virginia’s identity.

Food/Drink/Farms

Farming, and the economic impact of landowners, have long been a part of the Route 5 Corridor. The historic route from Richmond to Williamsburg was originally known as ‘New Market Road,’ and opportunities to visit the farms, sample the wares, and tuck in to the culinary delights still abound.

AND MORE…

In addition to these established non-profits, the Route 5 Corridor Coalition’s membership included neighborhood associations, civic groups, businesses, and private citizens, including the Varina Beautification Committee, Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Residents of Osborne Turnpike, the Marion Hill Neighborhood Association, the Association for the Preservation of Henrico Antiquities, and more.

“It is doubtful that a comparable area exists elsewhere in the Commonwealth, or indeed, in the nation….”

-Route 5 Corridor Study, To the Governor and the Virginia General Assembly, 1992